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Lamond was due to be sentenced last month – but when his victim’s family turned up at court, they were told he had been excused so that he could go on a pre-booked holiday.

When he finally appeared for sentencing yesterday, his solicitor asked the sheriff not to jail her client – or even give him community service – as he could be targeted by other cons disgusted by his actions.

Gwen Haggerty told Dunfermline Sheriff Court: “The concern is he would become a target. He’s already been targeted because of the press coverage and his car has been spray-painted.